Verizon launches Enhanced Video Calling for select users

For all the nifty features offered by smartphones and network providers, many of us wish the core features we used worked better. Verizon Today, we’re solving this problem by introducing enhanced video calling. Sounds great in theory, but so far only iPhone users can take advantage of it, and that’s not the only limitation at this stage.

New features are in Verizon Press Release Thursday morning. It is designed to make video call Smoother and clearer even in busy areas. The feature is powered by cutting-edge network slicing technology and can be used immediately by users who meet the requirements.

Network slicing is a clever tool. Today, most video calls share bandwidth with everything else on the network, which can cause lag or pixelation. With network slicing, instead of all types of data competing for the same resources, dedicated paths are created for your calls, resulting in better performance. In theory, this should mean clearer video quality, less latency, and a more reliable experience for apps like this video callWhatsApp and Zoom.

Srini Kalapala, senior vice president of technology and product development at Verizon, said: “Using 5G’s advanced network capabilities to support enhanced video calling allows us to provide customers with a seamless mobile video calling experience, even in the The same goes for crowded areas.

Not everyone will immediately benefit from enhanced video calling. In addition to requiring an iPhone 14 or newer running iOS 18.2, you must be on the Unlimited Ultimate plan or the Business Unlimited Pro 5G plan. Even so, you’ll only get the benefits in selected 5G Ultra-Wideband areas. It can be assumed that the availability of this feature will expand over time.